Mallary

July 24, 2000

Robert Mallary Sr., age 72, of Joliet, passed away July 22, 2000, survived by his wife, Diane, nee Davis; son Robert Jr.; daughters Erin (Kevin) Bethard of Joliet and Deirdre (John) Gorgol of Darien; grandchildren Bryn and Ryan Bethard and Laura and Kyle Gorgol; sister Thelma (Harold) Goodlow of Coupeville, WA; preceded in death by parents Ethel and Alfred Mallary of Lakeland, FL. Graduated from U of I with a BA and MA in Speech and Theater. Taught 34 years at Joliet Junior College and retired in 1991. An active long-time member of the Joliet Elks, and the St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Bolingbrook. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Blackburn, Giegerich, Sonntag Funeral Home at 1500 Black Rd., Joliet. Memorial service will be Wednesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Benedict Church, 909 W. Lily Cache, Bolingbrook. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Benedicts Church would be appreciated. For info call 815-744-4444.